Be part of the program

We’re looking for ideas and works to temporarily transform public and unusual spaces in the City of Sydney’s local area. Successful ideas will form part of our year-long program, Art & About Sydney.

From performers dancing off high-rise buildings to giant sculptures taking over public parks. Art & About is a series of installations and events that can happen in any corner of the city, at any time.

We wish to engage, involve and inspire Sydneysiders and seek creative projects that share this aim.

This expression of interest focuses on large-scale installations and mural artworks. It’s an invitation for visual artists, curators, collectives, producers, architects, designers and anyone with a big creative idea to submit concepts.

This is an open call for proposals from local, interstate and international artists. You don’t have to be a permanent resident in Australia or Australian citizen to apply.

Submission requirements

an artist’s impression/concept drawing of the proposed installation/artwork

an indicative budget.

Evaluation

Proposals will be evaluated according but not limited to:

creative approach

use of public/unusual space

calibre/experience of artist/team

audience engagement/experience.

Timeline

Expressions of interest open 9am (AEDT) Wednesday 17 January 2018.

Expressions of interest close 5pm (AEDT) Tuesday 13 March 2018.

Locations of works

Art & About projects can take place anywhere in the City of Sydney’s local area. Our spaces include Hyde Park north and south, Martin Place, Pitt Street Mall, Customs House Square, Alfred Street, Wynyard Park, Queens Square, Sydney Square and Sydney Park.